Setting Jumpers; Turning On The Controller; Updating Firmware - Mircom TX3 Series Installation And Operation Manual

3.8

Setting Jumpers

There are six pre-set jumpers on the controller board as follows (refer to
figure 21):
JW1. JW1 is used for updating firmware and by default is always open.
JW2. JW2 is used for updating firmware and by default is open. See section 3.10
on page 46.
JW3, JW4 and JW5. JW3 and JW4 are not used and are open by default.
On boards with the model number MD-10xx, you can short JW5 on the first and
last panels instead of using end-of-line 120 Ω resistors for RS-485.
JW6. JW6 is not used and by default is open.
3.9

Turning on the Controller

Before you turn on the controller ensure that the all connections adhere with the
correct operation of the devices. For example, a magnetic lock requires power in
the default state.
Once the controller is turned on, you must begin the configuration. For detailed
information on how to configure the controller see LT-995 Configuration and
Administration Guide.
3.9.1 Default Configuration Values
Once the controller is on, it operates according to its preset default configuration
values. When the Configurator software first starts, it uses the default values and
adopts these values as its initial settings.
The default configuration values are adopted only when the following situations
occur:
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3.10

Updating Firmware

You can update the firmware on your panel with the TX3 Configurator software
by using one of the following methods.
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turning the system on for the first time
memory corruption
program upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Wizard
Installation and Setup of the Card Access Controller
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